Friaren

The Friaren waterfall drops 440 meters in height, splitting into two separate streams that flow down the steep rock face of Geirangerfjord.

The waterfall stands as a natural monument within Stranda Municipality, where melting glaciers shaped the landscape during the last ice age.

Norwegian folklore tells of Friaren as a persistent suitor who attempts to court the Seven Sisters waterfalls located on the opposite side of the fjord.

Visitors can observe the waterfall during ferry rides between Geiranger and Hellesylt, with spring and early summer offering the strongest water flow.

The water stream divides at its center, creating a natural formation that resembles the shape of a bottle against the rocky fjord wall.

Location: Stranda Municipality

GPS coordinates: 62.10104,7.11263

Latest update: March 7, 2025 13:02